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Diseases, 08 Aug 2020University's GRDC-invested rust research celebrates centenary
Walter Waterhouse was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry in France during World War I. Upon his return to Australia, Professor Waterhouse initiated cereal rust research at the University of Sydney.
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Diseases, 30 Jul 2020Gene discovery to fight canola crop virus
A global hunt is underway to discover genes that provide resistance to the Turnip Yellow Virus, with exciting discoveries already occurring in canola research
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Diseases, 16 Jul 2020Genetics offer insight into crown rot disease severity
The genome sequence of the Fusarium crown rot pathogen has provided insights into shifts in disease severity on wheat crops.
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Diseases, 26 Jun 2020Grower project confirms widespread fungicide resistance to net blotch in southern WA
Research finds widespread fungicide resistance to spot and net forms of net blotch in WA barley.
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Diseases, 25 Jun 2020In-season fungicide options show potential to control barley Loose smut
Trials in Western Australia’s Great Southern region have confirmed an in-season fungicide application is an effective way to reduce the impacts of Loose smut in barley crops.
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Diseases, 22 Jun 2020Researchers discover hidden diversity of downy mildews
Downy mildews can cause devastating sorghum and maize diseases and exotic mildew pathogens pose a threat to the Australian summer grains industry. Two species – sorghum downy mildew and Philippine downy mildew of maize – are classified as high-priority exotic plant pests, while other exotic downy mildew pathogens also pose threats to summer grains.
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Diseases, 18 Jun 2020Adept fungal disease could impact northern chickpea growers if conditions are wet
Beware of fungal disease adept at surviving low rainfall conditions if there is a wet northern winter.
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Diseases, 15 Jun 2020New rust pathotype puts pressure on durum wheat varieties
Watch out for Pathotype 198 - a Stripe rust that may threaten some wheat crops in 2020.
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Diseases, 05 Jun 2020Screening is helping deliver plant breeders with eyespot resistance material
Researchers are developing techniques to build defences against eyespot in cereals.
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Diseases, 26 May 2020Disease outbreak in northern soybean crops spurred pathologists to visit
Plant pathologists travelled to northern Queensland to diagnose soybean diseases and deal with stem fly.
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Agronomy
Agronomy
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Growers urged to focus on minimising risks of spray drift this season
Research is continuing into finding spray drift reduction techniques.
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Accurate weather forecasting data underpins best-practice weed spraying
It pays to check weather conditions, labels and machinery set-up to prevent spray drift.
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Long-term partnership elevates teamwork to accelerate change
Three decades of teamwork between innovative grower members of the Harden Murrumburrah Landcare Group, CSIRO scientists and the O’Connor family highlight the value of putting...
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Soils research offers glimpse into plant reaction to nutrients
Data from WA’s wheatbelt is suggesting deep ripping improves crop access to nitrogen fertiliser.
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Crop variety data released to guide 2020 sowing programs
Making decisions about crop varieties is now easier with new NVT data available
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2020 South Australian Crop Sowing Guide to inform growers' variety decisions
The 2020 South Australian Crop Sowing Guide is now available to support growers with their variety choices.
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Grower stories
Grower stories
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Harvest gains through online networking
@Harvestloss is an exciting twitter platform that has been guiding growers in their quest to reduce grain losses at harvest time.
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Confidence in cropping future after two decades of weed management
A 20-year paddock survey has highlighted the changing weed management practices of growers in WA’s northern agricultural region.
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Grower Andrew Weidemann given AM in Queen's birthday honours
Victorian grower and industry leader Andrew Weidemann has been recognised in this year's Queen's birthday honours.
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GroundCover's featured growers take the brakes off for the winter cropping season
Growers across Australia recount their experience of the cropping season.
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Sowing sorghum in spring offers growers farming system benefits
Sowing sorghum in spring may not be the ‘risky business’ that many Central Queensland growers expect. Instead, cooler conditions improve yields and bring farming system...
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NSW grower moves beyond no-tillage to reduce risk
Novel approaches with cover crops tested by NSW grower to boost business resilience.
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Weeds, pests and diseases
Weeds, pests and diseases
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Study finds ryegrass populations hit hard by pasture breaks
A four-year GRDC-SARDI study has delivered good news for ryegrass management.
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Review investigates control options for blue lupin and weeds in the west
It may look pretty but the blue lupin - with its bright flowers - is a scourge of grain lupin crops in parts of WA.
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High-tech sentinels advance national crop pest management effort
iMapPESTS project releases sophisticated prototype machines for multi-sector pest surveillance
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Help at hand for growers in the south to identify and manage crop pests this season
SA growers are watching unusual caterpillar and moth activity on the back of conducive weather conditions.
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University's GRDC-invested rust research celebrates centenary
Walter Waterhouse was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry in France during World War I. Upon his return to Australia, Professor Waterhouse initiated cereal rust...
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Gene discovery to fight canola crop virus
A global hunt is underway to discover genes that provide resistance to the Turnip Yellow Virus, with exciting discoveries already occurring in canola research
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Grains industry must be aware of markets changing chemical residue limits
Trade implications could be felt as grains markets move to develop chemical regulations.
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Help at hand to optimise spray systems this season
Northern region croppers have access up-to-date advice on spray systems and regulations.
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FAW’s genetics and insecticide sensitivities explored to develop pest management plans
In other parts of the world fall armyworm has developed resistance to commonly used insecticides, making management more difficult. In a GRDC-invested, CSIRO-led project, researchers...
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Researchers work to better understand FAW and identify RD&E further priorities
GRDC has invested in cesar to lead a project investigating FAW biology, spread and establishment potential, and options for improving industry capability to manage the...
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Grain storage
Grain storage
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Temporary grain storage tips
Strong crop plantings across much of Australia for winter season 2020 mean growers might need to consider temporary storage for their grain harvest.
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Tips for harvesting high moisture sorghum this season
Grain storage expert has tips for harvesting high moisture sorghum this season.
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Crops
Crops
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Better chickpea screening
Improved screening techniques will test the extent of acid soil tolerance in diverse chickpea collections.
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Pulse cycle key to adaptation
Adaptation of Australian pulses honed by genetic knowledge powered by international alliances.
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Early sown canola planted into stored soil moisture may hang on and yield better if there is a tough finish
Research demonstrates early-sown canola produces efficient roots to help boost yields.
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Can linseed make a comeback in the western region?
WA trials suggest linseed may have potential as alternative break crop to canola in HRZ.
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Consider soil water storage before sowing a grain sorghum crop
Northern region growers are contemplating late sowing options for sorghum.
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Lower-risk sorghum provides extra income streams for western Queensland growers
A low-risk alternative to irrigated cotton is performing well in western Queensland.
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Manipulating flowering could reduce wheat yield gap
A one-year feasibility study has explored alternative options that growers could use to manage their crop’s development – especially flowering time – in order to...
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Bespoke approach to break crop selection in southern LRZ
New findings recast break crop performance in rain-limited southern farming systems.
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Innovation
Innovation
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Third international CTF Conference attracts enthusiastic crowd to Ballarat
Improved soil moisture retention and higher yields are key benefits of adopting CTF.
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CTF could lift overall, long-term grains productivity of LRZ farming systems
LRZ research study helps inform farm business decisions about transitioning to CTF.
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Disease resistance genes as a renewable resource
A new, more strategic form of the standard crop rotation has been identified as potentially providing vastly more resilient control over fungal diseases
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Report finds grains play key role in Australian regional economies
A new report looks at the grains industry's value to regional economies.
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Consumer preference builds sorghum market
Researchers are working to better understand sorghum consumption and broaden the potential for this key northern grain in Chinese, Indian and Australian markets.
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Wheat sales push targets Chinese noodle makers
The Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre is working with grain buyers in China to sell the benefits of incorporating higher-quality Australian wheat classes for premium...
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Breeding new grain varieties, such as short-season wheats is important but complex
Geneticists seek to breed new grain varieties to help manage climate change.
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Wheat biodiversity delivers when dealing with heat stress
AI breeding strategy for bread wheats uses genomic predictions to find stress solutions.
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Farm business
Farm business
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Grains entrepreneur GROWS her expertise through AgSkilled
Courses on offer for grains entrepreneurs to develop management skills and network.
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Virtual support on offer for innovative grain growers
Lockdown measures won't stop workshop opportunities for growers to get tips on innovation in grains sector.
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Open Forums give growers a say in WA
Grassroots ideas feed into GRDC investment planning pipeline.
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GRDC invests in Nuffield scholarships to boost grain business capacity
Investment in grower leadership program designed to promote better business management.
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Marketing specialist says knowledge rules when selling grain
Developing a marketing plan and building positive relationships with buyers have been highlighted as two ways to minimise downside risk when marketing grain.
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Consultants reiterate the need for careful crop production and cashflow planning
Careful planning emerged as the central theme of a recent discussion called ‘Management under the microscope’ delivered through a live-streamed GRDC Farm Business Update.
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